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Orb of rule (iconographic); cross (iconographic); coats of arms. Obverse: Under a ducal mitre, a five-field coat of arms; below in the shield the value numeral 3. In the rim between the borders an inscription separated by the mitre and the value numeral GE.WI.MA. - . Reverse: Royal orb with a cross with arms terminating in finials; in the lower part of the orb the value numerals 24; on the sides of the cross the date numerals 2-5. In the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a cross and a heart - the hallmark .MONE.N DVC. PRV. 1625. George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640). Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.5 mm, weight 1.03 g, axis 315°. Maker: Pfahler, Ernest. One-and-a-half (denomination).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_362

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Orb rule iconographic cross coats arms Obverse Under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral GE.WI.MA - Reverse Royal orb arms terminating finials lower part orb value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2-5 inscription divided heart - hallmark .MONE.N DVC Prv 1625 George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.5 mm weight 1.03 g axis 315° Maker Pfahler Ernest -a-half denomination circular metallic object worn surface showing central raised design within bordered area surrounded band shallow incised markings irregular edges object displays shades gray silver darker gray areas recessed portions lighter silver highlights raised surfaces.